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In the affair; in the matter of. This is the usual method of entitling a judicial proceeding in which there are not adversary parties, but merely some res concerning which judicial action is to be taken, such as a bankrupt's estate, an estate in the probate court, a proposed public highway, etc. It is also sometimes used as a designation of a proceeding where one party makes an … [Read more...] about IN RE

In an equal cause. In a cause where the parties on each side have equal rights. In pari causa possessor potior haberi debet. In an equal cause he who has the possession should be preferred. Dig. 50, 17, 128,1. … [Read more...] about IN PARI CAUSA

In full life. Yearb. P. 18 Hen. VI. 2. … [Read more...] about IN PLENA VITA

Latin, meaning In a doubtful matter the negative is to be understood rather than the affirmative. … [Read more...] about IN RE DUBIA MAGIS INFICIATIO QUAM AFFIRMATIO INTELLIGENDA

In equal fault; equally culpable or criminal; in a case of equal fault or guilt. In pari delicto potior est conditio possidentis [defendentis.] In a case of equal or mutual fault [between two parties) the condition of the party in possession [or defending] is the better one. 2 Burrows, 926. Where each party is equally in fault the law favors him who is actually in possession. … [Read more...] about IN PARI DELICTO